SUMMARY:

Performs under the supervision of the Water Treatment Plant Supervisor. Reports to the supervisor and/or designated individual holding a Level IV License and/or Operator on Record. This is a safety sensitive and performance-oriented position involving all phases of a drinking water treatment system.  Work includes a range of tasks as they relate to the maintenance and operation of a drinking water treatment system and other assigned duties related to water treatment.  Work is evaluated by the direct observation of the Water Treatment Systems Supervisor or Superintendent.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Operates and monitors, under direct supervision, a variety of water supply and treatment facilities and equipment such as:

Diversion

Reservoirs

Groundwater wells

Pumping systems

Chemical feeders

Coagulation, Sedimentation and Flocculation processes and equipment

Measuring and control systems

Filtration and exchange units

• Performs maintenance of plant equipment and facilities.

• Conducts water level measurements and interprets data.

• Loads and unloads chemicals.

• Collects samples for analytical purposes.

• Performs basic and intermediate laboratory analytical techniques on water samples.

• Performs calculations related to dosing, flow rates, and other weights and measures.

• Performs Procurement duties.

• Performs facilities maintenance including landscaping and vegetation control.

• Performs maintenance of plant equipment and facilities.

• Conducts water level measurements and interprets data.

• Loads and unloads chemicals.

• Collects samples for analytical purposes.

• Performs basic and intermediate laboratory analytical techniques on water samples.

• Performs calculations related to dosing, flow rates, and other weights and measures.

• Performs Procurement duties.

• Performs facilities maintenance including landscaping and vegetation control.

·         Performs other related duties as required.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Valid New Mexico Class A CDL Driver’s License.

• Any related college courses or experience in the water industry.

EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS:

·         May require work outside of regular business hours due to 24-hour operation.

·         Available for emergency response, 24 hours/day, seven days/week.

·         Must have a telephone or ready access to a telephone at residence.

·         Must possess and maintain a current New Mexico Water Supply Level 1 Certification.

·         New Mexico Water Supply Level 2 Certification needed for advancement.

·         Must possess and maintain a valid and insurable New Mexico Class D Driver’s License.

·         Maintain physical condition appropriate to the performance of assigned duties and responsibilities which may include standing for extended periods of time, lifting heavy loads, kneeling, crawling, and climbing.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

·         Familiarity with PC and mobile applications including MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint, and general internet applications.

·         Good communication (both written and verbal) and organizational skills.

·         Must possess intermediate math skills.

·         Knowledge of hydraulics, chemistry and biology.

·         Trustworthy; strong personal integrity.

·         Demonstrates strong level of accountability and ownership.

·         Collaborative/team oriented.

·         Emotional maturity.

·         Exhibits professionalism with internal and external customers.

·         Organized with strong attention to detail and time management skills.

·         High degree of initiative; self-starter.

NOTE:  This position is subject to drug testing both pre-employment and random as set forth in the City of Las Vegas Drug Policy.